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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
1
A Washington celebration honored Byron Price for ending wartime press censorship, praised as efficient and just. James Thrashers calls Price a key leader in America’s wartime journalism effort and notes his AP background and Tennessee roots.
Wreckage sighted ten miles east of Florence near Pee Dee River, believed to be an Eastern Air Lines liner missing since last night. The craft carried 22 aboard including 10 civilians and crew with radio contact lost near Miami as bad weather forced a landing at Florence.
Washington dispatch notes rising heat in Congress over Truman's liberal peacetime program. The president backs Pearl Harbor inquiry, hints at 1946 tax cuts, and energy shifts toward a national research agency. Senate probes full employment bill and governing power.
Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State by Sample Drug Company based at 201 East Main Street El Dorado designate H. C. McKinney Jr. as resident agent with stockholders R. B. Wilson and R. Y. McKinney. Authorized 2500 common shares par 10 and paid-in capital of 5000.
In a Jackson County circuit court hearing, Mrs. Ann Birdwell-Marshall was granted an annulment of her marriage to Wichita mechanic Jack Marshall after learning her first husband, Sgt Gene D. Birdwell, was alive. The annulment reinstates her as Mrs Ann Ross Birdwell, with age corrected to 18.
Arkansas cities will receive 67 935.41 from sales tax for June July and August State Treasurer J Vance Clayton announced distribution totals include Little Rock 7988 53 Camden 782 59 Conway 404 04 Fayetteville 717 67 Fort Smith 33189 17 El Dorado 31302 40 Helena 744 00 Hot Springs 1862 91 Jonesboro 1022 46 Magnolia 377 11 Monticello 318 18 North Little Rock 1842 60 Pine Bluff 1855 93 Russellville 516 68 Searcy 319 93 Texarkana 1603 48 Stuttgart 490 62 Van Buren 472 66 plus 100 annual to cities under 500 population.
Vice Admiral Joan S. McCain commander of Task Force 38 died of a heart attack at his Coronado home after returning from surrender ceremonies in the Pacific. The 61 year old Navy veteran, famed for air power advocacy, had been exhausted after four months of the final push against Japan. He arrived from Pearl Harbor shortly before his death.
Rain fell fairly generally across Arkansas yesterday and overnight, bringing cooler conditions. Temperatures fell below 90 degrees and stood in the low 70s to high 70s this morning. Pine Bluff recorded 1.8 inches of rain, while Stuttgart logged 1.1 inches.
State Treasurer J Vance Clayton announced a three month back tax turnback totaling 67914.92 dollars to Arkansas counties. Lists show Craighead 1211.90 Greene 868.40 Garland 1157.84 Miller 928.76 Sebastian 1234.12 Union 515.26 Pulaski 2778.75 Washington 1317.21 Jefferson 1599.06 Hempstead 1024.72. A note on sail battens defines them as wood strips stiffening the aft edge of sails.
Oslo Sept 7 The treason trial of Vialan Quisling proceeds before a seven judge jury panel after a two day defense. He declares he hopes some Norwegians may become traitors for Norway’s sake without prison and says Hitler favored him for tasks in Europe. Verdict expected before Sept 12.
Governor Laney told a July organized group that the state cannot provide all appropriations in one month and sustain benefits in following months. He defended Christy’s program and said the half million dollars monthly remains sufficient for deserving cases. The committee claims many in need are not aided.
In Little Rock on September 7 Pine Bluff Camden Helena and the Little Rock area furniture dealers urged the government to relinquish regulation of down payments and purchase terms for furniture.
Washington and Tokyo dispatch describe General MacArthur leading a three mile parade into Tokyo as 15 000 Allied troops enter the city. The plan includes an honor guard, a first cavalry band, and a march from the Tokyo railroad station to the American embassy amid a broader effort to occupy and stabilize surrendered Japan.
Washington reports that about 200000 Army officers up to colonel grade became eligible for discharge under a new point system. Points are set by rank with Colonel and lieutenant colonel at 100, majors at 100, captains and lieutenants at 85, warrant officers and flight officers at 80, nurses at 65, WAC officers at 44, physical therapists and dietitians at 41. Some specialists may be retained six months despite sufficient points. Exceptions include highway engineers, water division superintendents, legal officers with admiralty law, contract renegotiation and surplus property officers, civil affairs or military government officers.
HAL BOYLE recalls a 20 mile Japanese rail ride from Yokosuka naval base to Yokohama. He notes tickets at 30 cents, crowds in wartime clothing, and the lively platform where U S soldiers mingle with locals while train announcers use red paper megaphones.
Honolulu dispatch reports General Wainwright stating he will reveal details of Japanese mistreatment to the War Department in Washington. He notes he plans to speak officially after reporting to General Marshall, and cautions reporters that he will discuss the matter only when instructed. He recalls Bataan and Corregidor days and the harsh conditions endured.
Washington reports highlight Byron Price as a respected censorship chief celebrated by President Truman and leaders of the press. The tribute follows Price's wartime work and his upcoming Berlin assignment as public relations adviser to General Eisenhower and U S forces.
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